Posted: Jan 25, 08 7:43pm
Alzheimer's disease (AD)has become the "cancer" of the 21st century. No one wants to admit to the diagnosis, even children trying to help their parent's...mom is just a little bit forgetful... The problem with this approach is there are ways to treat AD and manage the disease that cannot happen if denial is preventing this.
Here are some warning signs & symptoms of Mild Alzheimer's disease
People with mild Alzheimer's disease may:
Have memory loss
Have trouble naming common items
Ask or say the same thing over and over
Get lost easily
Lose interest in things they once liked to do
Lose things more often than normal
Have personality changes
No two people experience Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there's no one approach to caregiving. Your caregiving responsibilities can range from making financial decisions, managing changes in behavior, to helping a loved one get dressed in the morning.
Handling these duties is hard work. But by learning caregiving skills, you can make sure that your loved one feels supported and is living a full life. You can also ensure that you are taking steps to preserve your own well-being.
More information and help available at: www.optionsforeldercare.com
